San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-11-21While the Giants kept their eye on the elite free agents, including CC Sabatahia, they filled a big hole in the bullpen by signing setup man Jeremy Affeldt, 29, to a two-year, $8 million contract. The lineup still has plenty of gaps, but the bullpen looks... moreSubmitted on 2008-11-21

San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-11-21--RHP Kenshin Kawakami is on the Giants' radar. The Japanese starter, who played 11 seasons for the Chunichi Dragons, is a free agent and wants to play in the major leagues. He's desirable because no posting fee is required. Plus, Kawakami is 112-72 in hi... moreSubmitted on 2008-11-21

San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-11-21While the Giants kept their eye on the elite free agents, including CC Sabatahia, they filled a big hole in the bullpen by signing setup man Jeremy Affeldt, 29, to a two-year, $8 million contract. The lineup still has plenty of gaps, but the bullpen looks... moreSubmitted on 2008-11-21

San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-11-21--RHP Kenshin Kawakami is on the Giants' radar. The Japanese starter, who played 11 seasons for the Chunichi Dragons, is a free agent and wants to play in the major leagues. He's desirable because no posting fee is required. Plus, Kawakami is 112-72 in hi... moreSubmitted on 2008-11-21

Where will Teixeira mark his turf?As teams continue to play the hot stove waiting game, Ken Rosenthal says the first big domino to fall will be slugger Mark Teixeira.... moreSubmitted on 2008-11-20

San Francisco Giants Notes, Quotes 2008-11-20--The Giants added to their shaky bullpen by becoming the first team to add a free agent this offseason. LHP Jeremy Affeldt agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract. Affeldt made 74 appearances for Cincinnati this year, finishing 1-1 with a 3.33 ERA. The... moreSubmitted on 2008-11-20

San Francisco Giants Roster Report 2008-11-20More turnover is expected. Pablo Sandoval is penciled in at first base, and Emmanuel Burriss likely will play short or second. At least one rotation spot is open, along with every bullpen role except closer (Brian Wilson's job). BIGGEST NEEDS: The Giants,... moreSubmitted on 2008-11-20

San Francisco Giants Inside Pitch 2008-11-20Tim Lincecum did something Juan Marichal never did. Or Ron Bryant or Billy Swift or Jason Schmidt. Or Gaylord Perry -- at least with the Giants. Lincecum won the Cy Young Award, only the second Giant in history to do so. The first was Mike McCormick in 19... moreSubmitted on 2008-11-20

Giants sign prized lefty reliever Affeldt for $8M 2008-11-18Reliever Jeremy Affeldt became the first of 171 free agents to agree to a contract, striking a two-year deal Monday with the San Francisco Giants.One of Giants general manager Brian Sabean's offseason priorities was to bolster his club's inconsistent bull... moreSubmitted on 2008-11-18

Giants sign prized lefty reliever Affeldt for $8M 2008-11-18Reliever Jeremy Affeldt became the first of 171 free agents to agree to a contract, striking a two-year deal Monday with the San Francisco Giants.One of Giants general manager Brian Sabean's offseason priorities was to bolster his club's inconsistent bull... moreSubmitted on 2008-11-18